Prophetstown Wildlife Guide - Wildlife Field Guide

Ecosystem Overview

The Prophetstown ecosystem supports 11 documented wildlife species across 11 taxonomic genera. Located in Whiteside County, Illinois, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Whiteside County nearby has 83% more documented species, Prophetstown offers unique wildlife observation opportunities.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

vs. Whiteside County

-83% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 11 total documented species.

Alliaria petiolata

Hedge Garlic

Very Common1.09 obs.

Leonurus cardiaca

Motherwort

Very Common1.06 obs.

Allium canadense

Wild Onion

Very Common1 obs.

Erythronium albidum

White Trout Lily

Very Common1 obs.

Gymnocladus dioicus

Kentucky Coffeetree

Very Common1 obs.

Hydrophyllum appendiculatum

Great Waterleaf

Common1 obs.

Cardamine concatenata

Toothcup

Common1 obs.

Acer negundo

Boxelder

Common0.06 obs.

Menispermum canadense

Moonseed

Common0.05 obs.

Amorpha fruticosa

Leadplant

Common0.03 obs.

Verbena hastata

Ironweed

Common0.03 obs.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 11 total documented species.

Alliaria petiolata

Hedge Garlic

Very Common1.09 obs.

Leonurus cardiaca

Motherwort

Very Common1.06 obs.

Allium canadense

Wild Onion

Very Common1 obs.

Erythronium albidum

White Trout Lily

Very Common1 obs.

Gymnocladus dioicus

Kentucky Coffeetree

Very Common1 obs.

Hydrophyllum appendiculatum

Great Waterleaf

Common1 obs.

Cardamine concatenata

Toothcup

Common1 obs.

Acer negundo

Boxelder

Common0.06 obs.

Menispermum canadense

Moonseed

Common0.05 obs.

Amorpha fruticosa

Leadplant

Common0.03 obs.

Verbena hastata

Ironweed

Common0.03 obs.

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Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

vs. Whiteside County

-83% species diversity